Beaver - Rat

: Nutria are "intermediate" in size—larger than a muskrat but smaller than a beaver. An adult nutria typically weighs between 15 and 20 pounds.

The nutria is often confused with the native North American beaver and the muskrat. You can distinguish them by these key features: beaver rat

: When swimming, a nutria's tail remains relatively still or drags behind. A muskrat’s tail undulates from side to side to help with propulsion. Habitat and Behavior : Nutria are "intermediate" in size—larger than a